In a peaceful village lived a young boy named Arjun. Arjun was bright and energetic, but he had a habit that often troubled his family: he loved to talk, but not always about things that mattered. He would often make silly comments, boast about himself, or say things that didn't help anyone and sometimes even hurt others' feelings.
One afternoon, Arjun was playing with his friend, Rohan. Rohan had just received a beautiful new wooden toy. Instead of praising it, Arjun made a mocking comment, 'It looks like something from an old junk shop!' Rohan’s smile faded, and he walked away quietly, feeling embarrassed.
Arjun’s grandfather, a wise man named Madhav, had seen this. That evening, he called Arjun to him and handed him an empty glass jar. 'Arjun,' he said gently, 'every time you speak a word that brings no joy and serves no purpose, imagine you are dropping a heavy stone into this jar. Soon, the jar will be so heavy that you won't be able to carry your own goodness.'
Arjun looked at the jar and realized how his words had been like those heavy, useless stones. He felt a pang of regret thinking about Rohan's sad face. He understood that words should either be useful or kind. From that day on, Arjun practiced thinking before he spoke. He learned that silence is better than speaking words that offer no value or pleasure.
